Oh Hey Vacay!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Skirt: Thrifted | Shirt: Old Navy | Shoes: Thrifted (American Eagle) 
Hat: Forever 21 | Purse: Thrifted (Vintage) | Necklace: Kendra Scott 


I don't know about you, but I take every chance I get to create a fun outfit! Vacations are one of my favorite times to create a look that is fun and sometimes different. I always love a theme when I put together outfits, and vacations always give me new ideas. Over spring break I took advantage of a short vacation and knew this fun Tshirt from Old Navy would be the perfect piece to style for a day traipsing around downtown Belton.....and of course I made my family stop for a photo shoot....how could I not:)
When I find a fun graphic Tshirt I am always thinking about new ways to style it. I always love to dress up graphic Tshirts and pairing this "Oh Hey Vacay" shirt with one of my favorite floral skirts seemed perfect! Since I wanted to keep the look fun and a bit modern I decided to wear a pair of black clogs and one of my boater hats.
I think looks like these will be on the repeat this spring and summer!

How do you like to style graphic Tshirts?

 -Madison

The Art of Teaching

Friday, April 6, 2018

Sweater: Thrifted (J.Crew) | Skirt: Thrifted (Vintage) | Shoes:  | Purse: Sam Moon 


A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.
 - Brad Henry

I feel like I have been sooooooo ABSENT from the blog lately.......really since the beginning of this year. Ever since I got back from New York in January it seems like I have been going non stop. I have been studying and taking my certification tests (which has been a trying process) and I also started subbing a few days a week this spring.
If you remember me talking about my plans after graduation, I had decided not to get a teaching job right away, but to just sub and that is what I have been doing. Subbing is great because it has gotten me back into the classroom so that I can still work on my classroom management, get a feel for different schools and classroom atmospheres and overall just keep me in a teacher mindset.
Although I don't actually get to teach lessons when I sub, I have been able to learn a lot about students learning styles, temperaments, negativity and positivity in regards to school work and see first hand what a classroom should and should not be.
If I am being honest, Teaching truly is one of the hardest things I have ever done! I have talked about my experience in teaching before (here), but it is a topic that is always changing and evolving as I discover more and have more experience in the classroom. It's not that I don't know how to teach that makes it hard, because I was thoroughly prepared in all my education classes, but more so the uncertainty of what you are walking into every day (especially when it comes to subbing). You never know how kids will act, how your classroom management will work, or how you will reach students who have no desire to learn. While we are taught and get some experience (through student teaching) with all of these aspects of being in a classroom, as a teacher I am constantly learning every time I am around students. I think teaching is more than a job, there is an art to it, and because of that it requires you to put forth every part of you to be the best teacher you can be.
I often honestly admit that teaching is draining, it's not that you are drained by the misbehavior of students necessarily or the abundance of work (though both can be the case), but drained because you put forth both physical, cognitive, and emotional effort every day.
Between walking around and checking up on students/monitoring work, figuring out ways to helps students learn or reach those that are struggling and sometimes taking on the weight of hearing students share things with you (or notice things they are going through) it requires so much of who I am as a person. As a somewhat "highly sensitive person" (HSP...this is typical of many INFJ's and Introverts) I soak up and take on many of the emotions of people around me, all to often seeing and recognizing the brokenness of people and the world and being affected by it. While this can be extremely hard mentally and physically, it also makes me a better teacher because I see what students are going through and it helps me find ways to help them learn, try to reach them despite their aversion to learning, and encourage them in the midst of tough times.
I have always held to the philosophy that every student has the ability to learn and succeed, they just need someone to believe in them and believe that they have the capability to be great! This comes with building a report and relationship with students so that they come to respect you as you respect them, opening doors of opportunity for influence and encouragement.

Are you a teacher or thinking about becoming one?

-Madison


Day to Night Makeup Routine

Wednesday, April 4, 2018


Have you ever wondered how you can take an everyday makeup look and "glam" it up for an evening? Today I am going to show you how to quickly achieve this with only 3 things. What are those you ask? You will just have to watch the video to find out:)
Below I listed and linked the products I used for my original "every day" makeup look as well as my 3 go to products to glam up my daily makeup look! 

ORIGINAL LOOK:
FOUNDATION: Tarte Amazonian Clay "Fairly Light Beige" 
CONCEALER: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer 01
BROWS: Christie Brinkley Take a Bow Brow Defining Pencil "Brunette"
MASCARA: Maybelline Total Temptation 
CHEEKS & EYESHADOW: Christie Brinkley Cheek Chic Color and Contour Powder Blush "Thrill" 

GLAM STEPS:
EYESHADOW: Stila Glitter and Glow Liquid Eyeshadow "Smoldering Satin"
LASHES: ESQIDO LASHES "Little Black Lash"
LIPSTICK: Revlon Ultra HD Matt Lipstick "Passion" 



How do you GLAM up a look?
Are you a fan of false lashes?

- Madison 

Up For an Adventure

Tuesday, March 27, 2018


Jeans: Thrifted (Wrangler) | Shirt: DIY (gift from a friend) | Shoes: Converse | Hat: Forever 21


I'm always up for an adventure (as long as you give me at least 1-2 days notice)! Looking back on my life I can't help but remember the many adventures I have been on. My family is definitely big into traveling, camping, and taking road trips to different states which has fueled my love for adventure and visiting new places. While I might not always like stepping outside of my comfortable life and town, I do love the little adventures that come up.
I am always excited to see a new city, spend time in nature, explore shops in a historic town, and look out the window as the countryside flies by in a blur. Adventure fills me with wonder and longing to see more!
Over spring break my family and I took a quick road trip up to visit my brother in Belton Texas, a small quaint and lovely town in Texas. We set up camp at the lake and enjoyed time in the great outdoors, going to my brothers baseball games, finding a hole in the wall coffee shop, eating he best BBQ, and walking around historic downtown Belton....it was the perfect getaway and adventure!
Since going on the trip required a mini road trip I had to pull out this darling shirt that one of my best friends made for our road trip last May. I decided to pair the shirt with my favorite high waisted jeans for comfort, a pair of white sneakers, and a hat to keep the sun off my face. Definitely love how comfortable this look was, but also how perfect it was for an adventure!

Are you a fan of adventures?

 - Madison 

Rodeo Houston

Monday, March 19, 2018

Skirt: Made (vintage fabric) | Shirt: Thrifted | Jacket: c/o Modcloth | Belt: Thrifted 
Earrings: Ruthie Grace | Purse: Thrifted (Vintage) | Boots: Cavender's 

Some might be surprised to know that I am a country girl at heart. While I love the bustle and sights of the city nothing beats the serene beauty and life of the country. However, that isn't all surprising considering that both of my parents come from small country towns and I spent many weekends growing up roaming our family farm. 
With country in my blood and the fact that I live in Texas rodeo season is a HUGE deal in our neck of the woods, especially in Houston. This is only my second year at the "actual rodeo" but I went to the AG shows every year growing up and always loved spending time around the livestock and eating rodeo food. Thus, when my sister and I decided we wanted to go to the Rodeo this year we grabbed two of our best friends (who happen to be sisters) and booked tickets to the Rodeo and Zach Brown Band concert. 
Rodeo style is definitely its own "type" and depending on the rodeo itself, styles change drastically. My friend from Canada was actually SHOCKED that we "dressed up so much" for the rodeo because where she comes from people just wear plaid shirts, jeans, and boots. Oddly enough, the more "casual" style of jeans, boots, and plaid really is common in Texas, but more so at outdoor rodeos, while the Houston Rodeo is quite the affair in Texas. The Houston Rodeo is one of the largest in the world and is held inside a professional football stadium that is converted into a rodeo arena for three weeks, so it's pretty modern compared to what one would most likely think of a rodeo being. 
Nevertheless, even though the Houston Rodeo isn't quite as "country" it still holds all the country charms that I am used to, rodeo events, delicious rodeo food (I tried fried Oreos for the first time...YUM), and visitors all decked out in their country boots. 
I was torn when deciding what to wear, knowing I could go super country, modern country, or stick to my roots and go a bit vintage country. I decided on a mix of it all and put together a look that was country while still being me. I opted to wear this vintage sheet skirt paired with a modern lace top and denim jacket. Of course, no rodeo look is complete without cowgirl/boy boots and I love this pair so much (I square danced in them for 5 years and scooted around my fair share of barn dances wearing them). All in all I love what my look came out to be, perfectly country while still "Madison"!

Have you ever gone to a Rodeo?
Are you a country person?

-Madison
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